Friday, December 30, 2011

For many years I have admired cow hides! I have wanted one for a long time but my husband has not!!! Imagine my surprise when I unwrapped this beauty, bought for me by my husband. Now that is love!!! He actually likes it and I am so thrilled with it. That was a cool Christmas gift!

The best gift of all though was having all my kids at home for Christmas. We had such a fun Christmas together. That is such a special gift. My eldest graduates from college in May. We are not sure if we will all be together next Christmas, so this was an extra special blessing!!

Tuesday, December 13, 2011

A couple more Christmas groupings! I hate to say this, but I still have decorations packed away. Just have not been able to co-ordinate some burly sons to help me get them out!!! I have done what I can.

This wreath hangs in my kitchen. Love the gingerbread men!!! Had to snap a picture of the cat lying on the dining room table keeping my kids company while they did their homework. He is such a sweet social kitty!!

I hope to get the rest of my decorating done soon. Nothing like leaving it to the eleventh hour!!! Now to go and sit down. I have cleaned my house from top to bottom. Everybody has their winter flannel sheets on the bed and all is clean for Christmas. It took me three days and I am completely pooped.
Thanks for visiting!!! You make my day!

Monday, December 12, 2011

A few blogs ago, I showed a picture of the Christmas tree ready for decorating. Here is a picture of it all done. We always have so much fun putting the ornaments on the tree. Several are handmade. I try to add a couple of new ornaments to the tree every year that I have made. We tend to laugh a lot while putting up the decorations. I have little picture frames with photo's of the kids in them. There is always a competition to see who can hang their picture front and center!!!

I started the tradition a few years ago of having a chocolate christmas tree. This tree is very popular and I am expected to do it every year. I go to World Market and buy fine German Chocolate which is then hung on the tree. Nobody is allowed to take a chocolate until Christmas day. Then it is fair game and you may help yourself. Hmmm, quiet delicious.

A little corner decorated with St Nick himself and two reindeer made from wire and beads which come from South Africa.
It is my aim to post a few more Christmas vignettes over the next few days.
Thank you for stopping by to take a look. I hope your decorating is going well.

About Me

I have been married for 29 years to my wonderful husband. We have four children -3 sons and a daughter, as well as two wonderful daughters-in-law who are the center of our lives. We share our home with two cats. My passion in life is sewing. I was privileged to have two grandmothers who taught me how to knit and crochet at a tender age, instilling a deep love of crafting and being creative in me. I am a self-taught quilter and have been quilting for 14 years.